Acacias and antelope at sunset in the Maasai MaraPhoto: Ahmed Galal / Unsplash

Masai Mara

Big cats and big skies.

Best months
Jan–Feb, Jul–Oct
Door to door
~30hfrom · 2 stops
Time difference
…vs San Antonio, today
Luxury room
$2,500+per night, typical
Ideal stay
4 nightsKenya

Kenya's most famous reserve, with lion and cheetah year-round and the migration's river crossings from July. Private conservancies keep the vehicles few.

Don’t miss

  • 01Game drives in a private conservancy
  • 02Balloon flight with bush breakfast
  • 03Visit a Maasai community with a local guide

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When to go

BestGoodOff-seasonClosed

January: One of the best months to go.

Where to stay

Our favorite hotels here. Ask for any of them, or tell us what you like and we’ll match you.

Oloololo Escarpment

Angama Mara

Glass-fronted tents 300 meters above the Mara.

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Olare Motorogi Conservancy

Mahali Mzuri

Richard Branson's tented camp in a private conservancy.

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Olderkesi Conservancy

Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp

Classic safari style, family-run.

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Our price promise

You pay the same public rate you’d find on Expedia or the hotel’s own site, or less. On top, at no extra cost: breakfast for two every day, a $100 property credit, and an upgrade and late checkout when available. On a 4-night stay that’s worth about $340.

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Before you go

Getting there
Fly into NBO. Bush flight from Nairobi, about 1.5 hours.
US passport
An Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) is required before travel. State Department country info ↗
Money
Kenyan shilling (KES); safaris priced in US dollars
Plugs
G · 240 V
Language
Swahili, English

Entry rules change. Your advisor confirms them for your passport before you book.

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